Calluna vulgaris

Ling Heather (Common Heather)

Low-growing evergreen shrub, forming extensive carpets on heaths, bogs, and acidic moorlands. Masses of small, bell-shaped purple-pink flowers appear in late summer and autumn.

Ideal Conditions

Soil: well-drained, acidic, poor, sandy, peaty

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade

Climate

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Climate: temperate maritime, cool temperate, upland, coastal heathland

Winter Hardiness:

Drought Tolerance:

Maintenance

Care Level:low

Watering: Every 14 days

Pruning: Yes

Active Seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter

Bloom Time: July, August, September, October

Growth

Height: 50 cm

Spacing: 40 cm